New Era, Michigan facts for kids
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New Era, Michigan
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Village
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Location of New Era, Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oceana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 531.59/sq mi (205.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
49446
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| Area code(s) | 231 |
| FIPS code | 26-57280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1621001 |
New Era is a small village located in Oceana County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. A village is a type of small town. In 2020, about 446 people lived there.
New Era is famous for being the hometown of Verna Aardema. She was a children's author who won the special Caldecott Medal for her books. The village is also close to the middle of the Hart-Montague Trail. This trail is a popular spot for people who enjoy cycling. Local businesses in New Era welcome cyclists who pass through. You can also find Country Dairy here, which is a company that makes dairy products.
Geography of New Era
New Era is located in Michigan. The village covers a total area of about 2.18 square kilometers (0.84 square miles). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 80 | — | |
| 1950 | 247 | — | |
| 1960 | 403 | 63.2% | |
| 1970 | 466 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 534 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 520 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 461 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 451 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 446 | −1.1% | |
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The population of New Era has changed over many years. In 1880, only 80 people lived there. The number of people grew steadily, reaching its highest point in 1980 with 534 residents. Since then, the population has slowly decreased.
What the 2010 Census Showed
A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 2010, the census showed that 451 people lived in New Era. These people lived in 173 different homes. Most of the people living in New Era were White (96.2%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 41.9 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means New Era has a mix of young people, adults, and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: New Era (Míchigan) para niños
